{"id":8975,"date":"2024-07-17T16:46:31","date_gmt":"2024-07-17T21:46:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fathommfg.com\/?page_id=8975"},"modified":"2024-07-18T15:13:57","modified_gmt":"2024-07-18T20:13:57","slug":"advantages-of-edm","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fathommfg.com\/advantages-of-edm","title":{"rendered":"Advantages of EDM"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content&#8221; el_class=&#8221;h1-text-block&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1693952677651{background: #1b1b14 url(https:\/\/fathommfg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/HeroBanner_BkgrdToolpath.svg?id=7979) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1703801452479{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1721230188962{margin-right: 14% !important;margin-left: 14% !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Advantages of Wire EDM<\/strong><br \/>\n<small>Precision Cutting of Tough Metals<\/small><\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; gap=&#8221;35&#8243; content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1720647007309{background: #eaeae7 url(https:\/\/fathommfg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ComplexParts_BkgrdToolpath.svg?id=7980) !important;background-position: 0 0 !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;complex-parts-block&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/5&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;complex-parts-text&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1721243958905{margin-left: 7% !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><strong>Wire EDM cutting is the go-to manufacturing process for cutting complex metal parts with tight tolerances<\/strong> \u2013 beyond what\u2019s possible with CNC machining. Fathom is one of the leading shops in the country for wire EDM services, with over 20 years of experience in getting excellent results with it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/5&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;table-content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#Advantages\">Advantages of Wire EDM<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Limitations\">Limitations of Wire EDM<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Specifications\">Wire EDM Specifications and Tolerances<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Materials\">Wire EDM Materials<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Finishing\">Wire EDM Finishing<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=&#8221;35&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1721235478535{padding-bottom: 80px !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;Advantages&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; gap=&#8221;35&#8243; el_class=&#8221;mobile__flex_column-reverse&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1719351741207{padding-top: 40px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;complex-parts-heading&#8221;]<strong>When Precision Matters<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;complex-parts-text&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1721242411572{margin-right: 14% !important;}&#8221;]Because wire EDM manufacturing cuts metal using a thin electrode, it can cut metal to a tolerance of .002 in. With trim passes, that can be increased to .0002 in. It also makes possible features like thin walls, internal corners with very small radii and blind pockets. Wire EDM manufacturing is also ideal for tough materials like Inconel, tungsten and titanium.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;8482&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; gap=&#8221;35&#8243; el_class=&#8221;mobile__flex_column-reverse&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1719351741207{padding-top: 40px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;complex-parts-heading&#8221;]<strong>Advantages of EDM Manufacturing<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; gap=&#8221;35&#8243; el_class=&#8221;mobile__flex_column-reverse&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;7988&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;complex-parts-heading&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1721235701667{margin-right: 14% !important;}&#8221;]Part Geometry[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;complex-parts-text reduced-paragraph-text-size&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1721235689914{margin-right: 14% !important;}&#8221;]With wire EDM manufacturing, the workpiece is stationary and is not subject to cutting forces. That makes these types of geometries possible:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Thin walls<\/li>\n<li>Internal corners with very small radii<\/li>\n<li>Thin slots in extrusion dies<\/li>\n<li>Blind and high-aspect ratio pockets (using sinker EDM)<\/li>\n<li>Non-round openings and cavities<\/li>\n<li>Broaching for 2D shapes like gears<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; gap=&#8221;35&#8243; el_class=&#8221;mobile__flex_column-reverse&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;8976&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;complex-parts-heading&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1721235777128{margin-right: 14% !important;}&#8221;]Hard Materials[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;complex-parts-text reduced-paragraph-text-size&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1721235796361{margin-right: 14% !important;}&#8221;]Material hardness has little effect on EDM wire cutting rate and doesn\u2019t limit possible part geometries. Tungsten carbide, tool steel, Inconel and any metal harder than RC38 are all good candidates where conventional machining is slow and expensive.<\/p>\n<p>A particular benefit is the ability to bring parts to their final size after heat treatment. This takes out distortion brought about by hardening and stress-relieving.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; gap=&#8221;35&#8243; el_class=&#8221;mobile__flex_column-reverse&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;8977&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;complex-parts-heading&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1721235814303{margin-right: 14% !important;}&#8221;]Surface Finish[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;complex-parts-text reduced-paragraph-text-size&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1721235851528{margin-right: 14% !important;}&#8221;]Unlike conventional processes, an EDM surface has a very random texture. This is advantageous when directionality or \u201clay\u201d could influence product performance. Additionally, EDM can create surface finishes as smooth as 5 RMS or around 4 micro-inches Ra. (This entails taking multiple skimming passes, for which the wire EDM cutting rate needs to be very low.)[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; gap=&#8221;35&#8243; el_class=&#8221;mobile__flex_column-reverse&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;7986&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;complex-parts-heading&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1721235882315{margin-right: 14% !important;}&#8221;]Cost Advantages[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;complex-parts-text reduced-paragraph-text-size&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1721235914746{margin-right: 14% !important;}&#8221;]On the right job \u2013 complex 2D geometry, hard material \u2013 EDM manufacturing offers cost savings over conventional processes. For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>No special tooling (saving money and lead time.)<\/li>\n<li>Skimming passes eliminate secondary finishing operations.<\/li>\n<li>You can laminate layers of material to cut multiple parts simultaneously.<\/li>\n<li>It enables reuse of cut out slugs rather than producing chips.<\/li>\n<li>It avoids moving a part through multiple conventional processes. The final shape is achieved in a single set up (which also improves accuracy)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=&#8221;35&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1721240441137{padding-bottom: 80px !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;Limitations&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; gap=&#8221;35&#8243; el_class=&#8221;mobile__flex_column-reverse&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1719351741207{padding-top: 40px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;complex-parts-heading&#8221;]<strong>Limitations of Wire EDM Manufacturing<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;complex-parts-text reduced-paragraph-text-size&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1721240166729{margin-right: 14% !important;}&#8221;]EDM requires an electrically conductive workpiece. It will not work on wood, plastics or composites.<\/p>\n<p>Material removal rates (MMR) are usually lower than for conventional processes. However, direct comparisons are difficult to make since material hardness is such a big factor. MMR is usually calculated in cubic inches per hour with 0.4 in3\/hr a typical rate. Calculated this way, a narrow kerf makes the wire EDM cutting rate quite high. Also, workpiece thermal conductivity and melting point have significant impacts on EDM MMR.<\/p>\n<p>Wire EDM can only cut 2D profiles, although a fourth axis to incline the wire enables conical forms and tapers.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;8408&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=&#8221;35&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1721240750493{padding-bottom: 80px !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;Specifications&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; gap=&#8221;35&#8243; el_class=&#8221;mobile__flex_column-reverse&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1719351741207{padding-top: 40px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;complex-parts-heading&#8221;]<strong>Wire EDM Specifications and Tolerances<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;complex-parts-text reduced-paragraph-text-size&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1721252263075{margin-right: 25% !important;}&#8221;]Wire EDM offers great precision, even when used with hard raw materials. Tighter tolerances and higher cutting accuracies are possible with Wire EDM. To improve accuracy, lower speed and power may be used. Reduced power and flushing pressure results in +\/- 0.0005\u201d tolerance.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;complex-parts-text reduced-paragraph-text-size&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1721252362949{margin-right: 14% !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<table class=\"tgg\" width=\"100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th width=\"105\"><\/th>\n<th width=\"99\"><strong>Material Thickness<\/strong><\/th>\n<th width=\"92\"><strong>Tolerance<\/strong><\/th>\n<th width=\"130\"><strong>Kerf<\/strong><\/th>\n<th width=\"54\"><strong>Part Volume<\/strong><\/th>\n<th width=\"59\"><strong>Set Up Cost<\/strong><\/th>\n<th width=\"83\"><strong>Lead Time\u00a0 **<\/strong><\/th>\n<th width=\"165\"><strong>Notes<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"highlits-row\">\n<td width=\"105\"><strong>WIRE EDM<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"99\">0.001&#8243; &#8211; 15.0&#8243;<\/td>\n<td width=\"92\">0.0001&#8243;<\/td>\n<td width=\"130\">0.005&#8243;<\/td>\n<td width=\"54\">1-High Volume<\/td>\n<td width=\"59\">Low<\/td>\n<td width=\"83\">6-8 days<\/td>\n<td width=\"165\">Conductive Metals<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"font-size: .9em; padding-top: 10px;\">**Dependent on geometry, volume and material: EXPEDITE options available.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=&#8221;35&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1721240724422{padding-bottom: 80px !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;Materials&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; gap=&#8221;35&#8243; el_class=&#8221;mobile__flex_column-reverse&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1719351741207{padding-top: 40px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;complex-parts-heading&#8221;]<strong>Wire EDM Materials List<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; gap=&#8221;35&#8243;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;complex-parts-text reduced-paragraph-text-size&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1721240588013{margin-right: 14% !important;}&#8221;]Wire EDM should be used with any conductive metal such as titanium, aluminum, brass, alloys, and superalloys. Thanks to wire EDM\u2019s accuracy, wire EDM has become a popular manufacturing method for various industries. Whether for part or prototype, Fathom has many materials suitable for wire EDM, including:[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;complex-parts-text reduced-paragraph-text-size&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1721252137422{margin-right: 14% !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Copper<\/li>\n<li>Carbide<\/li>\n<li>Tungsten<\/li>\n<li>Bronze<\/li>\n<li>Carbon steel<\/li>\n<li>Inconel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;complex-parts-text reduced-paragraph-text-size&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1721252146706{margin-right: 14% !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stainless steel<\/li>\n<li>Hastalloy<\/li>\n<li>Kovar<\/li>\n<li>Titanium<\/li>\n<li>Carbon graphite<\/li>\n<li>High alloy steel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=&#8221;35&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1721241127235{padding-bottom: 80px !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;Finishing&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; gap=&#8221;35&#8243; el_class=&#8221;mobile__flex_column-reverse&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1719351741207{padding-top: 40px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;complex-parts-heading&#8221;]<strong>Wire EDM Finishing<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;complex-parts-text reduced-paragraph-text-size&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1721240829413{margin-right: 14% !important;}&#8221;]Wire EDM is used to produce a smooth, mirror-like finish, but some finishing may still be required to customize a part. Common finishing processes that can be used for wire EDM parts include:[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; gap=&#8221;35&#8243; el_class=&#8221;mobile__flex_column-reverse&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;8525&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;complex-parts-heading&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1721240844341{margin-right: 14% !important;}&#8221;]Painting[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;complex-parts-text reduced-paragraph-text-size&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1721240862468{margin-right: 14% !important;}&#8221;]Painting a part adds color, varnish, or ink. The painting process may include powder coating, liquid coating, or e-coating. Powder coating uses an electrostatically charged powder which produces a scratch-resistant and uniform coat on the metal part. When a part is liquid coated, wet paint is applied. The e-coating process involves dipping the part into a bath of paint where both the part and paint are electrified, causing the paint to adhere to the part.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; gap=&#8221;35&#8243; el_class=&#8221;mobile__flex_column-reverse&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;8520&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;complex-parts-heading&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1721240880742{margin-right: 14% !important;}&#8221;]Transfers[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;complex-parts-text reduced-paragraph-text-size&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1721240956689{margin-right: 14% !important;}&#8221;]Transfers apply a label or design to a part. During the transfer process, a design is placed onto the part and pressure is applied through a heated press. Transferring can also be used to print a design that may later be engraved onto the part.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; gap=&#8221;35&#8243; el_class=&#8221;mobile__flex_column-reverse&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;8522&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;complex-parts-heading&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1721240894112{margin-right: 14% !important;}&#8221;]Assembly[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;complex-parts-text reduced-paragraph-text-size&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1721240964903{margin-right: 14% !important;}&#8221;]Assembly is needed if a part is produced in smaller units that must be pieced together to form a larger product. During assembly, the workpiece is bonded together with other parts to form the final product. Bonding procedures or fasteners may be used to fuse parts permanently or temporarily.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; gap=&#8221;35&#8243; el_class=&#8221;mobile__flex_column-reverse&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;8961&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;complex-parts-heading&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1721240903764{margin-right: 14% !important;}&#8221;]Drilling[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;complex-parts-text reduced-paragraph-text-size&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1721240974103{margin-right: 14% !important;}&#8221;]Drilling adds a round hole to a part. Drill presses, tapping, or a milling machine may be used to drill. Different types of drills may be used including peck drills or spotting, depending on the type of mark required.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; gap=&#8221;35&#8243; el_class=&#8221;mobile__flex_column-reverse&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;8527&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;complex-parts-heading&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1721240913362{margin-right: 14% !important;}&#8221;]Deburring[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;complex-parts-text reduced-paragraph-text-size&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1721240989144{margin-right: 14% !important;}&#8221;]Deburring removes raised edges or burrs from a part. Electrochemical deburring, thermal deburring or abrasive flow deburring may be used to deburr a part. Electrochemical deburring uses an anodic metal dissolution to remove unwanted material. Thermal deburring uses a combustible gas in a pressurized chamber to deburr a part. Abrasive deburring uses an abrasive slurry to deburr the part.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1705948129108{padding-top: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;background: #eaeae7 url(https:\/\/fathommfg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/wireedm_whyfathom.png?id=8431) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner gap=&#8221;35&#8243;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/5&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1703183871043{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-right: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;padding-left: 60px !important;background-color: #758686 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;white-heading&#8221;]<strong>Why Choose Fathom\u2019s<\/strong> Wire EDM Services?[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;white-paragraph&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 24px;\"><strong>Accelerate Your Project with Wire EDM Cutting by Fathom <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff; 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